Grant Accountant (Accountant/Fiscal Analyst - 61009164)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

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About The Position

The South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Grant Accountant to support the agency’s grant financial management, reporting, and cash administration. The role helps ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, maintains accurate grant financial records, and collaborates with program, budget, and accounting teams to responsibly steward public funding.

The position manages federal and non-federal cash draws, supporting documentation, cash activity monitoring, Federal Financial Reports, grant invoicing, and other federal submissions. It also reconciles SCEIS grant records with federal grant systems, resolves discrepancies, and requests fund transfers when necessary. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned, including required travel if requested and emergency response duties that may occur outside normal work hours.

Requirements

• Meet the agency minimum qualifications through one of the following: a bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses; an associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or a related area; a high school diploma and four years of such professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience approved by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer or delegate.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Applicants listing college credit or degrees may upload an unofficial transcript; an official, certified transcript or diploma is required before hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SCEIS.
• Familiarity with federal drawdown systems and preparing, submitting, and reconciling draw requests.
• Experience with grant-related invoicing and financial reporting.
• Experience conducting account reconciliations, particularly for grant- or fund-specific accounts.

Responsibilities

• Perform federal and non-federal cash draws in compliance with federal regulations.
• Gather and maintain required supporting documentation for cash draws.
• Monitor cash activity and assist with reconciling cash balances.
• Collaborate with program, budget, and accounting staff to ensure cash management practices are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Manage Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), routine grant invoicing, and other required federal submissions.
• Collect and verify supporting documentation for reports.
• Prepare and submit reports in accordance with federal regulations and agency procedures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Reconcile SCEIS grant records with federal grant systems to ensure accuracy of cash balances, draw activity, and financial reports.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies across systems.
• Submit requests for fund transfers when necessary to maintain accurate and compliant grant financial records.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested.
• Respond as directed during emergencies, which may occur outside normal work hours.
• Respond to ad hoc and spontaneous requests not addressed in the listed responsibilities.

Benefits

• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in a listed plan is required for FTE employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time